Matthew Morrison
Willy Russell writes that, "Education gives you a choice" Explore the ways he uses the character of Rita to portray this view of education.
In this essay I will write about: the effects of character and action; dramatic devices and structures; language, ideas and themes; ands social, economic and historical content. These will all assist me to see more clearly whether or not education gives a person choice.
To me, education is a window of opportunity, which equips me to achieve the best I possibly can. It is there to provide me with crucial information, which is like a torch to help me through the tunnel of life. Likewise, in the play 'Educating Rita' the author uses the character of Rita in many ways to portray the view that education gives a person a choice. Although Rita knows that knowledge and wisdom is extremely important, it means a lot more to her. It is about what she wants to achieve for herself, and how much she is willing to sacrifice. The way in which she converts from the uneducated Rita to the educated Susan is a struggle for her. The obstacles that have been placed in her way may sometimes knock her down, nevertheless we do not judge her on that, we judge her on how she gets up again and powers on. Through the course of the book she has a determination to become her own person and be in control of her own life she sees education as a guide in which to speak, act and be. However most of all, it enables her to break free from a stereotypical society; in which most women were expected to stay at home, have children and look after the family. She believes that education can help her overcome her one giant hurdle to assist her on reaching her destination.
Willy Russell writes that, "Education gives you a choice" Explore the ways he uses the character of Rita to portray this view of education.
In this essay I will write about: the effects of character and action; dramatic devices and structures; language, ideas and themes; ands social, economic and historical content. These will all assist me to see more clearly whether or not education gives a person choice.
To me, education is a window of opportunity, which equips me to achieve the best I possibly can. It is there to provide me with crucial information, which is like a torch to help me through the tunnel of life. Likewise, in the play 'Educating Rita' the author uses the character of Rita in many ways to portray the view that education gives a person a choice. Although Rita knows that knowledge and wisdom is extremely important, it means a lot more to her. It is about what she wants to achieve for herself, and how much she is willing to sacrifice. The way in which she converts from the uneducated Rita to the educated Susan is a struggle for her. The obstacles that have been placed in her way may sometimes knock her down, nevertheless we do not judge her on that, we judge her on how she gets up again and powers on. Through the course of the book she has a determination to become her own person and be in control of her own life she sees education as a guide in which to speak, act and be. However most of all, it enables her to break free from a stereotypical society; in which most women were expected to stay at home, have children and look after the family. She believes that education can help her overcome her one giant hurdle to assist her on reaching her destination.
